NUR 350 exam #3 || Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
ADHD correct answers Individuals with this disorder show an inappropriate degree of
inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity before the age of 12. Some individuals can have
this disorder without hyperactivity
autism spectrum disorder correct answers Complex neurobiological and developmental
disabilities that typically appear during a child's first 3 years of life.
communication disorder correct answers Deficits in language skills acquisition that create
impairments in academic achievement, socialization, or self-care. These include speech disorders
in which people have problems in making sounds or may stutter. Language disorders result in
difficulty understanding or in using words in context and appropriately.
intellectual disability correct answers Previously called mental retardation, this is a disorder
characterized by deficits in three areas: intellectual functioning, social functioning, and
daily/practical functioning. Impairments must be evidenced during childhood development,
range from mild to severe, and include consideration of the person's level of dependence on
others for ongoing care and support
motor disorder correct answers A key feature of childhood growth and development is the
acquisition of gross and fine motor skills and coordination. The ability to practice, exposure to
new tasks, experience, and environment are factors that play a role in motor development.
play therapy correct answers An intervention that allows a child to symbolically express feelings
such as aggression, self-doubt, anxiety, and sadness through the medium of play.
principle of least restrictive intervention correct answers Techniques are selected to ensure that
the civil and legal rights of individuals are maintained - always use least restrictive first and if
this doesn't work then more restrictive
,resilience correct answers The ability to adapt and cope that helps people to face tragedies, loss,
trauma, and severe stress.
specific learning disorder correct answers Identified during the school years. A _________
_________ _________ is diagnosed when a child demonstrates persistent difficulty in the
acquisition of reading (dyslexia), mathematics (dyscalculia), and/or written expression
(dysgraphia), and his or her performance is well below the expected performance of peers.
temperament correct answers The style of behavior a child habitually uses to cope with the
demands and expectations of the environment.
therapeutic games correct answers Games the nurse can play with a child to facilitate the
development of a therapeutic relationship and provide an opportunity for conversation.
younger, older correct answers ____________ children are more difficult to diagnose than
___________ children because of limited language skills and cognitive and emotional
development.... children undergo more rapid psychological, neurological, and physiological
changes over a briefer period than adults.
resilience, intelligence, supportive environment correct answers Identify factors that help aid in
avoiding the development of mental disorders.
insecure attachment, developmental problems, mental disorders correct answers The caregiver's
role in shaping that relationship is of primary importance, and the nurse can intervene to teach
parents ways to modify their behaviors to improve the interaction. If there is incongruence
between parent and child temperament and the caregiver is unable to respond positively to the
child, there is a risk of __________ ________________, _______________________
________________, and future __________ ___________.
shyness, aggressiveness, rebelliousness correct answers Discuss how the child's temperament can
be a predictor to substance use and abuse when they become adults - traits include ________,
_________, ________
, resilient child correct answers characteristics of a _____________ _________: Adaptability to
changes in the environment
Ability to form nurturing relationships with other adults when the parent is not available
Ability to distance self from emotional chaos
Good social intelligence
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to perceive a long-term future
impact on child when they witness violence and abuse correct answers Witnessing violence is
traumatizing and a well-documented risk factor for many mental health problems, including
depression, anxiety, PTSD, aggressive and delinquent behavior, drug use, academic failure, and
low self-esteem // Children who have experienced abuse are at risk for identifying with their
aggressor and may act out, bully others, become abusers, or develop dysfunctional interpersonal
relationships in adulthood.
neglect correct answers What is the most prevalent form of child abuse in the US?
bullying correct answers ____________ is also a risk factor for such problems as depression and
suicide disorder. Children may bully and act violently toward one another, and gang involvement
is a growing problem among adolescents
mentally healthy correct answers characteristics of a _________ __________ child: Trusts others
and sees his or her world as being safe and supportive
Correctly interprets reality and makes accurate perceptions of the environment and one's ability
to influence it through actions (e.g., self-determination)
Behaves in a way that is developmentally appropriate and does not violate social norms
Has a positive, realistic self-concept and developing identity
Adapts to and copes with anxiety and stress using age-appropriate behavior
Can learn and master developmental tasks and new situations
Expresses self in spontaneous and creative ways
ADHD correct answers Individuals with this disorder show an inappropriate degree of
inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity before the age of 12. Some individuals can have
this disorder without hyperactivity
autism spectrum disorder correct answers Complex neurobiological and developmental
disabilities that typically appear during a child's first 3 years of life.
communication disorder correct answers Deficits in language skills acquisition that create
impairments in academic achievement, socialization, or self-care. These include speech disorders
in which people have problems in making sounds or may stutter. Language disorders result in
difficulty understanding or in using words in context and appropriately.
intellectual disability correct answers Previously called mental retardation, this is a disorder
characterized by deficits in three areas: intellectual functioning, social functioning, and
daily/practical functioning. Impairments must be evidenced during childhood development,
range from mild to severe, and include consideration of the person's level of dependence on
others for ongoing care and support
motor disorder correct answers A key feature of childhood growth and development is the
acquisition of gross and fine motor skills and coordination. The ability to practice, exposure to
new tasks, experience, and environment are factors that play a role in motor development.
play therapy correct answers An intervention that allows a child to symbolically express feelings
such as aggression, self-doubt, anxiety, and sadness through the medium of play.
principle of least restrictive intervention correct answers Techniques are selected to ensure that
the civil and legal rights of individuals are maintained - always use least restrictive first and if
this doesn't work then more restrictive
,resilience correct answers The ability to adapt and cope that helps people to face tragedies, loss,
trauma, and severe stress.
specific learning disorder correct answers Identified during the school years. A _________
_________ _________ is diagnosed when a child demonstrates persistent difficulty in the
acquisition of reading (dyslexia), mathematics (dyscalculia), and/or written expression
(dysgraphia), and his or her performance is well below the expected performance of peers.
temperament correct answers The style of behavior a child habitually uses to cope with the
demands and expectations of the environment.
therapeutic games correct answers Games the nurse can play with a child to facilitate the
development of a therapeutic relationship and provide an opportunity for conversation.
younger, older correct answers ____________ children are more difficult to diagnose than
___________ children because of limited language skills and cognitive and emotional
development.... children undergo more rapid psychological, neurological, and physiological
changes over a briefer period than adults.
resilience, intelligence, supportive environment correct answers Identify factors that help aid in
avoiding the development of mental disorders.
insecure attachment, developmental problems, mental disorders correct answers The caregiver's
role in shaping that relationship is of primary importance, and the nurse can intervene to teach
parents ways to modify their behaviors to improve the interaction. If there is incongruence
between parent and child temperament and the caregiver is unable to respond positively to the
child, there is a risk of __________ ________________, _______________________
________________, and future __________ ___________.
shyness, aggressiveness, rebelliousness correct answers Discuss how the child's temperament can
be a predictor to substance use and abuse when they become adults - traits include ________,
_________, ________
, resilient child correct answers characteristics of a _____________ _________: Adaptability to
changes in the environment
Ability to form nurturing relationships with other adults when the parent is not available
Ability to distance self from emotional chaos
Good social intelligence
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to perceive a long-term future
impact on child when they witness violence and abuse correct answers Witnessing violence is
traumatizing and a well-documented risk factor for many mental health problems, including
depression, anxiety, PTSD, aggressive and delinquent behavior, drug use, academic failure, and
low self-esteem // Children who have experienced abuse are at risk for identifying with their
aggressor and may act out, bully others, become abusers, or develop dysfunctional interpersonal
relationships in adulthood.
neglect correct answers What is the most prevalent form of child abuse in the US?
bullying correct answers ____________ is also a risk factor for such problems as depression and
suicide disorder. Children may bully and act violently toward one another, and gang involvement
is a growing problem among adolescents
mentally healthy correct answers characteristics of a _________ __________ child: Trusts others
and sees his or her world as being safe and supportive
Correctly interprets reality and makes accurate perceptions of the environment and one's ability
to influence it through actions (e.g., self-determination)
Behaves in a way that is developmentally appropriate and does not violate social norms
Has a positive, realistic self-concept and developing identity
Adapts to and copes with anxiety and stress using age-appropriate behavior
Can learn and master developmental tasks and new situations
Expresses self in spontaneous and creative ways
